Species reintroduction in England
The new England Species Reintroduction Taskforce is interested in the translocations of species for conservation purposes, says BASC’s Ian Danby.
The new England Species Reintroduction Taskforce is interested in the translocations of species for conservation purposes, says BASC’s Ian Danby.
The Lough Erne Wildfowler’s Council (LEWC) celebrated ten years their conservation work by organising a wader conservation conference.
Report shows dramatic decrease in incidents across the UK.
BASC’s inaugural Wing Week will take place from 26 February – 4 March 2024, marked by a series of events centred around wildfowl and waders.
A decision by the Scottish government to ban snares would be catastrophic to threatened bird species, including the iconic capercaillie.
The Agriculture (Wales) Act will make it illegal to use snares in Wales, despite the threat to species conservation and livestock protection.
The government is encouraging the creation of more hedgerows – and that will be a win for shooting and conservation.
New data from Natural England shows 141 hen harrier chicks fledged in England this year, the seventh year in a row that numbers have increased.
Members of BASC’s research team recently travelled to Poland to speak at an international conference on game and wildfowl.
The invasive Asian hornet is a serious threat to the UK’s wildlife, especially our native honeybees and other insects.